Unitek Learning·San Jose, California
The instructor will teach lecture content and lead clinical rotations for the LVN program. Responsibilities include updating syllabi, maintaining student records, and utilizing innovative teaching methodologies to improve instruction quality.
Company DescriptionAs a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year.
As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career.
We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.Outstanding opportunity to PAY IT FORWARD!
Be a part of training the next generation of nurses.
GIVE BACK to your community and truly make a difference as a Nursing Instructor with Unitek!
We are seeking a nursing instructor to teach in our LVN program, no prior teaching experience required!
Must be available to work part-time evening shifts and Saturday clinicals.
Evening schedule is Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:30pm-11pm and Saturday schedule is 7a-7p.
Job DescriptionMake continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies / techniques in teachingDemonstrate or willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learningAssist with reviewing and revising of syllabus for specific course within the program and instructional guidelinesSubmit required program reports and forms to Director of the program in a timely mannerKeep current with new technologies and safety regulationsMaintains student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection that meet set due dates and deadlinesAssists with updating and maintaining student files as relates to clinical requirements, immunizations and educational requirementsTeach courses at a variety of times and locations in responds to program needsTeaches both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on week days and/or weekends)Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, takes responsibility for staying current with college updatesActively participates in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as priorityPay: $50-$55/hr. depending upon experienceQualificationsRegistered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teachGraduate of an approved School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science or Bachelor Science in Nursing or credentials as required by state regulationsAble to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational NursingExperience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of day to day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical settingCurrent immunizations and Basic Life Support CertificationAdditional InformationWe Offer: (Full Time) Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.
Increasing based on years of service with company12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating HolidayCompany Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salaryLeadership development and training for career advancementTuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent credentials. Current state licensure, Basic Life Support Certification, and up-to-date immunizations are required.
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